Gabriel Peri formed in Rio de Janeiro in the early 2000s with Pedro Dash on vocals and guitar, Leandro Vasconcelos on bass, Pedro Henrique on drums, and Michel Ibrahim on percussion. They built their sound around samba, funk, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms, releasing albums like 'Brasil Potente' in 2007 and 'Nação Tambor' in 2011.
Their songs often carry a social awareness, though that approach drew some attention in 2015 when they performed at a Workers' Party concert. Tracks like 'Menina Preta' and 'Tanto Fiz' show their blend of driving percussion and melodic hooks.
Later albums included 'Roda do Tempo' in 2015 and 'Viva a Vida' in 2018. The group maintained a steady presence in Brazilian music with songs like 'O Ensaio' and 'Tontei' that kept their rhythmic foundation while letting the lineup shift over time.
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